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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.02, 4,263.75 and 895.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.02, 4,263.75 and 895.18 is: 1,342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.02 : 4,263.75 = 895.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.02/4,263.75 = 895.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.02x = 4,263.75 × 895.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.02x = 3,816,823.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,823.73/2,843.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.52

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